Places of Interest

Ashtalakshmi Temple

The well known Hindu temple dedicated to Goddesses Ashtalakshmi in Hyderabad is Ashtalakshmi Temple. The group of eight Hindu Goddesses, who represent wealth as well as powers of Shri Lakshmi forms as Ashtalashmi.

Birla Mandir

The trip to Hyderabad city does not end for any individual without a visit to famous and beautiful temple named “Birla Mandir”. Birla mandir temple is totally built with white marbles brought from rajasthan and is devoted to lord venkateshwara. As birla temple is built on hilltop, it provides the spectacular view of surroundings especially at nights comprising the Public Garden,Hussain Sagar Lake, Lumbini Park, Legislative Assembly, Secretariat building and Reserve Bank of India.

Chilkur Balaji Temple

Chilkur Balaji Temple is one of the oldest temples of Telangana region and is located in chilkur village, which is on the banks of Osman sagar lake, just 25 km from Hyderabad. So, if you are looking out for a shrine that has historical significance, do visit Chilkur Balaji Temple to feel the divine experience.

ISKCON Temple

his temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and can find thousands of Hindu devotees visiting this shrine during Krishna Janmashtami celebrations every year. So, to discover the real meaning and proper perspective of life or to feel the holy presence of Lord Krishna, do visit ISKCON Temple of Hyderabad to experience the change.

Katta Maisamma Temple

There are many significant temples in Telagana region and can find most of them in Hyderabad city, one among these is the Katta Maisamma Temple. Therefore, the tourists who are planning to visit Hyderabad city including the local people of the region should visit Katta Maisamma Temple to receive the blessings of Mother Goddess Maisamma who is symbol of strength.

Peddamma Guddi

The temple that helps to promote and flourish the richness of Hindi culture and religion is the Peddammaguddi Temple of Hyderabad and it located in the heart of city that is at jubilee hills. Therefore, common man and religious people who want to know more about the characteristics of Ma Durga and receive blessings of goddess, need to visit PeddammaGuddi Temple of Hyderabad.

Sanghi Temple

One among the best holy shrine for Hindus in outskirts of Hyderabad city is Sanghi Temple. The Sanghi Temple is the host for all the idols of important Hindu Gods and was constructed in the south Indian style of architecture.

Surendrapuri

Surendrapuri is created as a centre of artistic and sculptural excellence and an adobe of all divine worlds. It bestows on the visitors the boon of vision of all gods. The wonderful and beautiful sculptures make them recollect the skills of the creator.

Ujjaini Mahankali Temple

One of the oldest and famous shrines of Hindus within the twin cities is Ujjaini Mahankali Temple. Ujjaini Mahankali Temple receives large turnover of devotees from different states and Telagana region at the time of main events or rituals like Kolupu Potharaju Bali, Rangam, Bonalu Ghatotsavam and Saganamputa.

Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah Masjid

One among famous religious place of Muslims in Hyderabad is Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah Masjid which located inside the Devan Devadi in Hyderabad. Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah Masjid became sanctified pilgrimage center not only for Muslims within the twin cities but also for Muslims coming for other parts of the country. Your search for prominent Dargah in Hyderabad city ends at Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah Masjid.

Jama Masjid

Hyderabad is the city with the blend of religious people and is one among the best religious place in India. Jama Masjid is centre of attraction surrounded by many tourist spots like Golconda, Charminar and Mecca Masjid, which makes it more special from other tourist places in Hyderabad city.

Mecca Masjid

A two hundred yards southwest of the Charminar is the Mecca Masjid, so named because the bricks were brought from Mecca to build the central arch. The Qutb Shahis never finished the building of the mosque, which was completed by Aurangzeb in 1694. Mecca Masjid is poetry in stone, with a hall measuring 67m and soaring to a height of 54m. Fifteen graceful arches - five to each of the three sides, support the roof. Towards the southern end of the mosque lie the marble graves of members of the Asaf Jahi dynasty.

Toli Masjid

Apart from Mecca Masjid and Jama Masjid, the other famous and attractive mosque of Hyderabad built in Indo Islamic and Qutubshahi style of architecture is Toli Masjid. So, to find the ornate mosque built in Indo Islamic and Qutubshahi style of architecture in Hyderabad city, right place to land at is Toli Majid of Hyderabad to feel the unique experience of a holy shrine.

St Joseph's Cathedral

St Joseph's Cathedral of Hyderabad is considered as best among the famous churches of Roman Catholics in India. St Joseph's Cathedral of Hyderabad was built in style of Italian architecture and best part of the cathedral is the architectural work on the building which makes it totally unique from other churches in India.

Charminar

The Charminar is as much the signature of Hyderabad as the Taj Mahal is of Agra or the Eiffel Tower is of Paris. Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, built Charminar in 1591 at the centre of the original city layout. It was said to be built as a charm to ward off a deadly epidemic raging at that time. Four graceful minarets soar to a height of 48.7m. above the ground. Charminar has 45 prayer spaces and a mosque in it. Visitors can view the architectural splendour inside the Charminar. The monument is illuminated in the evenings and a pedestrianisation project around the monument is under implementation.

Golconda Fort Golconda is one of the famous forts of India. The name originates from the Telugu words “Golla Konda” meaning “Shepherd’s Hill”. The origins of the fort can be traced back to the Yadava dynasty of Deogiri and the Kakatiyas of Warangal. Golconda was originally a mud fort, which passed to the Bahmani dynasty and later to the Qutb Shahis, who held it from 1518 to 1687 A.D. The first three Qutb Shahi kings rebuilt Golconda, over a span of 62 years. The fort is famous for its acoustics, palaces, ingenious water supply system and the famous Fateh Rahben gun, one of the cannons used in the last siege of Golconda by Aurangzeb, to whom the fort ultimately fell.

Sound & Light Show at Golconda Fort

The glorious past of Golconda Fort is narrated effectively with matchless Sound and Light effects. The unique Sound & Light Show takes you right back in time, when Golconda was full of life, glory and grandeur.

Qutb Shahi Tombs

The tombs of the legendary Qutb Shahi kings lie about a kilometre away from Banjara Darwaza of the Golconda Fort. Planned and built by the Qutb Shahis themselves, these tombs are said to be the oldest historical monuments in Hyderabad. They form a large group and stand on a raised platform. The tombs are built in Persian, Pathan and Hindu architectural styles using grey granite, with stucco ornamentation, the only one of its kind in the world where an entire dynasty has been buried at one place.

Chow Mohalla Complex

Built in several phases by the Nizams between 1857-1869, this is now one of the heritage buildings. The complex comprises four palaces in Moghal and European styles, of which the main palace is double storeyed with the others being single-storeyed blocks.

Mecca Masjid

A two hundred yards southwest of the Charminar is the Mecca Masjid, so named because the bricks were brought from Mecca to build the central arch. The Qutb Shahis never finished the building of the mosque, which was completed by Aurangzeb in 1694. Mecca Masjid is poetry in stone, with a hall measuring 67m and soaring to a height of 54m. Fifteen graceful arches - five to each of the three sides, support the roof. Towards the southern end of the mosque lie the marble graves of members of the Asaf Jahi dynasty.

Legislative Assembly

Built in 1913, the building was originally the Hyderabad Town hall. The architecture is a synthesis of Rajasthani and Persian styles, with an all white, aesthetic look. Located adjoining the picturesque Public Gardens, a massive statue of Mahatma Gandhi in a sitting posture is erected at the entrance park to the Assembly.

Osmania University

Established in 1918, it is one of the oldest universities in India. Named after Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, the university buildings are splendid, especially the Arts College, which is a perfect example of Indo-Saracenic architecture.

Ramoji Film City

A dream world created for the celluloid on a sprawling 1000 acres, with every imaginable set and location, Ramoji Film City on the outskirts of Hyderabad offers facilities to produce any kind of movie. Apart from sets, there are hotels where artistes and technicians can stay. Visitors too can go round in conducted tours that the management organises.

Hitec City

One of the modern monuments of trade and technology, it embodies the newfound attitude of Hyderabad and today finds a place of pride. Situated on the outskirts of the city, it is the nucleus of Cyberabad, the IT destination in this part of the world. Cyber Towers is the main building here.

Shilparamam - The Arts & Crafts village

Another attraction at Madhapur beyond Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad is the 30-acre village, which showcases arts and crafts of the country. India is an ocean of various arts and crafts but the talent of most of the artisans and artists goes unrecognized. To encourage them and give the necessary boost to their art, the crafts village hosts annual bazaars, where artists and artisans from all over the country exhibit their talent.

Asman Garh Palace

Asman Garh palace is located in the city of Hyderabad and still stands as one of the great historical monument left by our ancestors as symbol of their culture and traditions of ancient India. The palace presently is converted into a school (St Joseph's Public School, Asman Garh Palace branch).

Falaknuma Palace

"Falaknuma palace" is one of the beautiful palaces located in Hyderabad, which was built by Nawab Vicar-ul-Umra. The palace is spread across an area of 939712 square meters and is a remarkable edifice, which stands atop of 200 ft high. "Falaknuma palace" of Hyderabad was given the title as "Mirror of Sky" and has its own importance in the history, to know more about it do visit Hyderabad.

Paigah Tombs

“Paigah tombs” of Hyderabad resemble the unique architectural splendor of 18 century. The tombs are stretched across an area of 30 to 40 acres of land. The tombs reflect on the grand and glorious days of the Nizams of Hyderabad. The architectural features of the tombs are amazing as well as unique when compared to other great tombs in India.

Raymond Tomb

“Raymond Tomb” is located in Hyderabad with a conical structure made up of black granite slabs. It is 60 meters long, 30 meters wide and 10 meters high. Tomb of Michel Joachim Marie Raymond was recognized as Monsieur Raymond, a French General of the Nizam's military as well as founder of a Gun foundry in Hyderabad.

Purani Haveli

“Purani Haveli” is located to the south east of Afzal Gunj Bridge close to Dewandevdi in Hyderabad. This architectural monument symbolizes the incorporation of 18th century European facades as well as traditional Indian courtyards.

Bella Vist

Bella Vista is the Indo-European construction standing on a 10-acre verdant campus located in Hyderabad. The building's French architect christened it as Bella Vista, denotation of beautiful sight.

KEESARAGUTTA

A thousand ‘’Shiva Lingas’’. All dating back to times beyond memory. Keesaragutta, a unique hillock with a thousand gods, is well known as the place where Lord Rama worshipped Shiva ages and ages ago. The temple here with over a thousand years of history has a unique sand sculpture in the sanctum sanctorum And the archealogical museum here houses artifacts dating back to the 4th century. Keesara is a testament to the Artefacts of the land. Timings: 7 a.m. to 1p.m. & 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Distance from Hyderabad : 35 kms.

MAHESHWARAM (Sculpted excellence)

The lord of destruction and resurrection of the Hindu trinity, Lord Shiva reigns supreme among the ruins left by the ravages of time and man. Besides the main temple, Maheshwaram has two fortresses – Shiva Ganga and Vishnu Ganga, the Kacheri house of Akkanna and Madanna, famous ministers of Bhaktha Ramdas era, the Kodanda Ramalayam, and the Shivaji Durgam. Every edifice here bears the imprint of more than 500 years of history. Making an unforgettable impression on the mind’s eye are the exquisite and detailed sculptures in the many temples here.

Distance from Hyderabad : 40 kms.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY

Andhra Pradesh has been known for centuries for its varied and exquisite handlooms. Places like Dharmavaram, Pochampalli, Gadwal, Venkatagiri, Mangalagiri, Uppada and others have become household names the world over for their extraordinary and customized weaving skills. National Institute of Fashion Technology – NIFT has been set up to ensure a global presence for this rich tradition. Situated at Madhapur in the Rangareddy District NIFT is nurturing the creative talent of the country, drawing on India’s rich and diverse fashion heritage, and promoting Indian Fashion abroad. NIFT, Madhapur is now on the Deccani home for haute couture.

Distance from Hyderabad : 12 kms.

Salar Jung Museum

This museum houses one of the biggest one-man collections of antiques of the world by Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, Salar Jung III. The objects d’art include Persian carpets, Moghal miniatures, Chinese porcelain, Japanese lacquerware, famous statues including the Veiled Rebecca and Marguerite and Mephistopheles, a superb collection of jade, daggers belonging to Queen Noor Jahan and the Emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb’s sword and many other fabulous items.

Andhra Pradesh State Archaeological Museum

A visit to the Andhra Pradesh State Archaeological Museum is a delight for art lovers. Located in the picturesque Public Gardens, the museum boasts of one of the richest repositories of antiques and art objects in the country. Built in 1920 by the Nizam VII, the museum building itself is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. The museum contains a Buddhist gallery, Brahmanical & Jain gallery, Bronze gallery, Arms & Armour gallery, Numismatics gallery, Ajanta gallery and more. Adjacent to the State Museum is the Contemporary Art Museum.

The Nizam‘s Silver Jubilee Museum

The stately Purani Haveli, the palace acquired around the year 1750 by the second Nizam, is now converted into a museum with a fascinating collection. The museum exhibits the gifts and mementos presented to the last Nizam on the occasion of the silver jubilee celebrations in 1937. A 1930 Rolls Royce, Packard and a Mark V Jaguar are among the vintage cars displayed. There is an interesting collection of models made in silver of all the prominent buildings of the city and citations in Urdu about H.E.H. Mir Osman Ali Khan, gold burnished wooden throne used for the silver jubilee celebrations, gold tiffin box inlaid with diamonds and a gold model of Jubilee Pavilion.

Birla Planetarium/Birla Science Museum

Birla Planetarium is India’s most modern planetarium and first of its kind in the country. It is equipped with advanced technology from Japan and is built on Naubat Pahad adjacent to Kala Pahad. And the Science Museum stands tribute to the advancement achieved by Science and Technology.

Health/Science Museum

The “Health Museum” is located near Public Gardens, Hyderabad and started in the year 1948. As you get into the museum, you can find the words of Jawaharlal Nehru at the entrance of the museum. The “Health Museum” is divided into two separate sections that consist of two large halls. One has to visit the great hall that is associated to nutrition and health to experience the change.

Birla Planetarium

"Birla Planetarium", popularly known as the B M Birla science museum was established in the year 1990. The museum is located near to the panoramic hillock of Naubat Pahad, the Birla Planetarium is a tribute to the enhancements that took place in the science and technology arena since the dawn of civilization. The beautiful sky show presents the mysteries of the Universe and our own solar system in a very appealing manner at Birla Planetarium.

Public Gardens

Hyderabad has several beautiful gardens, one of the most popular being the Public Gardens, which also encloses the State Legislature, State Archaeological Museum, Jubilee Hall, Jawahar Bal Bhavan and Telugu Lalita Kala Thoranam, an open-air theatre.

Boating AP Tourism operates pedal boats in Public Gardens pond.

Hyderabad Botanical Gardens

The first Botanical Gardens in Andhra Pradesh, spread over 120 acres. Already open to public is the first phase, with the completion of some sections. The sections include medicinal plants, timber trees, fruit trees, ornamental plants, aquatic plants and bamboos. The Park has been designed to have large water bodies, rolling meadows, natural forests, rich grasslands and exquisite rock formations.

Lumbini Park

This beautiful entertainment park is situated on the shore of Hussainsagar lake. The landscaping here is a visual treat. A musically synchronized water fountain and a floral clock are major attractions here. Lumbini Park jetty is a major point for pleasure boating of AP Tourism.

NTR Garden

Hyderabad city is popularly known for its wonderful gardens & parks and among them, “NTR Memorial Gardens” is rated one of the best gardens within the twin cities and stands as the center of attraction for the capital city.

Kidwai Garden

“Kidwai Garden” is located in Rajendra nagar on the outskirts of Hyderabad. One can find different varieties of flowers as well as huge trees. It is one of the best picnic and tourist spots where in people desire to spend a holiday quietly amidst nature.

Indira Park

“Indira Park” is a newly built park located close to Lower Tank bund of Hyderabad city, which is spread over 76 acres of lush green area, and it lies beside the Hussain Sagar. The park was named after former prime minister of India, Indira Gandhi. Late Faqruddin Ahmed, who served as the president of India in the year 1975, laid the foundation stone for this park and it was in the year 1978 that the Indira Park was opened for the public.

Lumbini Park

“Lumbini Park” is another scenic park located adjacent to Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad and geographically is in the heart of the city. It spreads over 7.5 acres of land and has a wonderful lake within the park. This park was constructed in the year 1994 and was the part of Buddha Poornima project under taken by Hyderabad Urban Development Authority.

Sanjeevaiah Park

“Sanjeeviah Park” is one of the well-known parks of Hyderabad and is located on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake, and spread over 99 acres. The main attractions of the “Sanjeevaiah Park” are its beautiful rose and rock gardens. The garden has different colored and exclusive high breed of roses. Once known as lover’s park soon became the first choice and ideal place for localities of all age group and tourists to hangout.

Hussainsagar Lake

Excavated in 1562 A.D. by Hussain Shah Wali during the time of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah, the lake has a promenade that is a busy thoroughfare today. Boating and water sports are a regular feature in the Hussainsagar. One of the World’s tallest monolithic statues of the Buddha stands on the ‘Rock of Gibraltar’, in the middle of the lake.

Added to all these, AP Tourism has additional boating facilities like speed boats, motor boats, 48 seater launch etc. Starlit dinner on-board and private parties also can be arranged on the Launch.

Osmansagar Lake

Osmansagar, better known as Gandipet, on the outskirts of Hyderabad is an excellent picnic spot. Osmansagar is one of the two lakes on the city’s periphery that supplies drinking water to the great metropolis. The lake is a reservoir created by a dam across the Isa, a tributary of the River Musi. Abutting the lake and the bund are lush gardens that provide the ideal ambience for an outing. Overlooking the lake is the heritage building, Sagar Mahal, built as a resort by the Nizam of Hyderabad and converted now into a lake resort managed by AP Tourism.

Himayat Sagar Lake

“Himayat Sagar” is one of the beautiful lakes present in Hyderabad and is located 20km away from Hyderabad. “Himayat Sagar Lake” lies parallel to another lake Osman Sagar.

Shamirpet

Located 24 Km to the north of Secunderabad, Shamirpet has a beautiful lake and a deer park. Its peaceful environs make it a great picnic spot. AP Tourism offers comfortable cottage facilities for accommodation, while the forest lodges can be booked with the AP Forest Department office at Saifabad.

Lotus pond” is situated in Banjara hills, Hyderabad covering an area of 1.2km.sq in the heart of the city. This beautiful pond was initially conceived as an Eco-conservation project and lush green trees bound over 11 acres within the premises.

Birla Mandir

This white marble temple of Lord Venkateshwara floats on the city skyline, on Kala Pahad. The idol in the temple is a replica of the one at Tirupati.

Nehru Zoological Park

Spanning 300 lush green acres, the Nehru Zoological Park is a must for nature lovers. It has over 250 species of animals and birds, most of which are kept in conditions as close to their natural habitats as possible. This is the first zoo to create moated enclosures for animals. The Lion Safari Park, Natural History Museum and Children’s Train are the added attractions. APTDC runs an ice-cream parlour and restaurant here.

Mrigavani National Park

“Mrigavani National Park” is located near chilkur, which is 25km away from Hyderabad city. The park is spread over an area of 700acres. The best place to find a variety of species of animals and birds like Wild Boar, Jackals, Foxes, Porcupines, Black naped Hare, Monitor lizards, Forest Cat, Civet Cat, Mongoose, Cheetah or Spotted deer, Pythons, Cobra, Rat Snakes, Russell’s Viper, Monitor Lizard, Peacocks, Quails, Warblers, Babblers, Flower Peckers, Partridges, Lapwings, Ducks, Curlews and many more.

KBR National Park

“Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park” or “KBR Park” formerly known as Chiran palace is located at jubilee hills Hyderabad, which covers an area of 1.4 sq km approximately. The park was named after former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Kasu Brahmananda Reddy. In the park, you can find animals like pangolin, small Indian civet, jungle cat, porcupines, reptiles and 30 varieties of butterflies etc.

Deer's Park

“Deer’s national park” is located 16kms away from Hyderabad and popularly known by name “Mahavir Harina Vanasthali” at Vanasthalipuram. The park was set up to attract more tourists to the capital city and forest department has taken up the initiate of preserving the precious heritage and at the same time to rehabilitate it. The best part of the year to visit the park is during the season of monsoon were in one can find astonishing golden as well as white flowers of different varieties of trees on the lush green carpet of grass.

Mir Alam Tank

Mir Alam Tank is a large lake adjacent to Nehru Zoological Park. AP Tourism operates boats on the lake, for which one has to enter through the Zoo.

KBR National Park

One of the largest parks within the city KBR National Park is a Southern tropical deciduous forest and the last vestigial representative of the endemic flora of Hyderabad region, with over 100 species of birds, 20 species of reptiles and 15 species of butterflies.

Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park

Located 15 Km. from Hyderabad, the park has more than 350 black bucks, 400 cheetals and a number of wild boars, small mammals, reptiles and over 100 species of birds.

Resorts & Theme Parks

Ocean Park

Ocean Park is located at Gandipet, 15 Km from Hyderabad, in 20 acres of landscaped gardens. It provides a number of amusement rides, water rides and is equipped with facilities like multi-cuisine restaurant.
Tel: +91-40-23225660/23223824, Website: www.oceanparkindia.com

Snow World

It is the World’s biggest and India’s 1st Snow Theme Park. The visitors can chill out at minus 5°C and go merry with SNOW and have a SNOW-FILLED fun holiday. The Snw Park has achieved yet another milestone by introducing Snow Fall, this is the first of its kind of Snow Fall introduced by any Snow Theme Park or Snow Dome anywhere in the world. Slide and skate on ice and throw snowballs at each other, Enjoy India’s first snow park.

It is a huge multi-theme' park. Far from the hustle and bustle of the busy city, this amusement part that offers a variety of entertainment and leisure activities for the entire family. Built on a 50-acre plot, the park has special packages for corporates and non-resident Indians.

Tel: +91-925 2722888/999/855

Jalavihar Family Park

Jalavihar is located near tank bund near khairthabad railway station Hyderabad. It’s the best place for kids, families to enjoy. Here you can find swimming pools, food courts and water sliders.

Treasure Island

A picturesque holiday spot, the Treasure Island, located on 60 acres of landscape at Gandipet, offers a variety of leisure and fun oriented activities - horse riding, billiards, disco, go-karting, swimming pool and so on. Night stay facilities are available for Members.

Tel: +91-40-23323330

Dhola-ri-Dhani

This is a typical setting recreated with the entire rustic ambience and charm of an ethnic Rajasthani village, situated at Kompally on Medchal Road. Camel rides, puppet shows, folk dances and authentic Rajasthani cuisine give you the taste of the desert State. A large swimming pool, a lake to go boating, an amphitheatre for plays and entertainment programmes add to the ambience. Conferencing and night stay facilities available.

Tel: +91-40-27721586/92832086

Pragati Green Meadows & Resorts

Spread over 26 acres and an hour’s drive from Hyderabad, Pragati Resorts offers facilities like swimming, boating, children’s park, coffee and snack bar, restaurant, conference hall, uniquely designed cottages for overnight stay. Pragati Sparsh, part of Pragati Resorts, set in the sylvan surroundings, offers a complete range of Ayurvedic Treatment and medicines in association with Santigiri Ashram of Kerala and in coordination with the Department of Tourism.

Nestled amidst lush green environs and located at Gandipet, Dream Valley Resorts is a water theme park with waterslide, cascading waterfalls, water squirts, a 9-hole golf course and go-karting track.

Tel: +91-40-55590894

Aalankrita-the Ethnic Gateway

Spread over an area of 10 acres, Aalankrita blends the convenience of a 5-star resort, the ambience of a heritage Aalankrita - the ethnic gateway site and the ethnicity of the times gone by. Located about 16 Km from Secunderabad, the facilities here include an air-conditioned conference hall, Well-side Restaurant, a pyramid shaped Meditation Centre, a covered swimming pool for day and night use, a sunken dancing floor, air-conditioned cottages, an antique shop, exhibition hall, walkways and a sprawling open air theatre that can accommodate about 3,000 people.